November 2, 2015
Everyone knows that Italy is the capital of food. Whilst pizza, pasta and pesto come to mind when thinking of authentic Italian food, not everyone knows that Italy’s specialities are intensely regional. Dishes considered traditional in one place of Italy, might be unheard of 100 miles down the road. This causes confusion and we often…
October 26, 2015
Today, we interview the fantastic Sara Rosso, founder of the Italian food blog “Ms. Adventures in Italy” – a must read for every foodie! Having travelled all over the country, Sara writes about exploring, tasting and discovering Italy and Italian cooking. Her book “How to order an Italian Coffee in Italy” is a wonderful read…
October 12, 2015
October is upon us, summer has truly gone and past. Shorter and colder days call for more hearty meals which we can enjoy whilst hiding from the autumnal weather. Here are a few seasonal foods and recipes which can be enjoyed on an Italian cooking holiday this autumn. 1 – Il Vino Novello Translated as…
September 24, 2015
Our popular cooking holiday destination Tuscany is a great place to be all year round. But autumn in Tuscany is particularly special. September marks harvest time for delicious autumn produce such as olives. The olive harvest is an extremely busy time of year for Italian farmers, and a great time for tourists to visit stunning…
July 14, 2015
As part of our new ‘Top Bloggers’ series, We will be interviewing our favourite writers from around the globe who love Italy and its culture as much as we do! This week, we talk to Valeria, who started Life Love Food as a way of documenting her cooking at university. It has since become a means…
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July 4, 2015
Maybe you’ve had one too many disasters in the kitchen and vowed never to pick up a frying pan again, or maybe it’s just always fallen on the other half to get creative in the kitchen. Whatever your culinary skill or experience, we hope to be able to teach all to cook while on a…
April 3, 2015
Beautiful women, beautiful scenery, a crime of passion solved and a glass of wine to finish… That’s what’s to be expected from inspector Montalbano on BBC 4 this Saturday – but did you know that the famous Italian detective is also a passionate foodie? Who is Inspector Montalbano? Salvo Montalbano is the hero of Andrea…
April 1, 2015
This week we talk wine with Peter McCombie. Awarded with the Master of Wine qualification in 1994, we thought he would be the best person to discuss Italian wine with. So, read on and find out what a true expert recommends when it comes down to Italian wine… What started your passion for Italian…
March 19, 2015
The food of Italy— do we really need more to lure us to this enchanting destination? Even though known as the land of culture, art, romance – we’d probably still go for the food. But did you know that instead of talking about “Italian food” it would be much more accurate to distinguish between regional dishes? And,…
March 13, 2015
Do you want to discover authentic Italy? Puglia is probably one of the best places to do so. With it’s rustic landscape and whitewashed towns, it really has kept a magical charm. Exploring Puglia means to explore Italy off-the-beaten track. Its dramatic coastline, mouthwatering seafood and unique ambience has made it a firm favourite for…
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March 4, 2015
If you love Italy – you love Prosecco. The Italian best-seller convinces with its elegant golden colours, the gentle nature of its bubbles… and let’s be honest: its simple but fruity taste will be an essential part of your cooking holiday in Italy (of course, only if you want it to be!) In 2014, Marks…
January 22, 2015
Today, we discuss the wonders of discovering Italian cuisine with Executive Chef at the Vittoria Group in Edinburgh, Spencer Wilson. The Vittoria Group includes some of Edinburgh’s best Italian restaurants, such as Vittoria on Leith Walk to La Favorita – which does one of the best pizzas in town! Read on to see what inspires…
January 13, 2015
Today, we give our top tips on what to bring back from your cooking holiday to Italy! We often get asked by our guests who were inspired by all the delicious food, what to bring back to recreate the taste of their holiday – and here are our five top answers. 1. Authentic Tuscan…
December 3, 2014
We have found a place that allows you to reminisce about the warm memories from your Italian cooking holiday: La Bottega in London is sharing its Italian food and Christmas tips with us! What started your passion for food? My father is a great home cook and my mother loves entertaining at home: the combination…
November 19, 2014
At Flavours we really love Italian wine. And, so today is a great wine Wednesday as we have had the pleasure to speak to Chris Pollington. Chris is a member of the Fine Wine Team at Britain’s original wine merchant, Berry Brothers & Rudd, and shares our passion for Italian wine. Read on to hear…
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